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It is safe to say that as WWE fans we've all seen better days. Ever since WrestleMania, the product seems to be in a slump and the viewership reflects the same. Of course, WWE has a chance to set the record straight with Money in the Bank. There is an air of excitement around the pay-per-view, and I'm sure the company can pull off a winner, if booked right.
In this article, I shall suggest 5 mistakes they should not make from a booking standpoint. Each of these factors could hinder our enjoyment of the product. I would recommend that WWE steer clear of all of these points!
Of course, I would certainly like to hear what you have to say. Leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts and feelings, going into Money in the Bank.
Do you think this will be a good show or a not so good one?
#5 Bobby Roode should not win the Money in the Bank contract
There's no denying that Bobby Roode is an incredibly talented performer. If you followed his career in Impact Wrestling, you know that Bobby Roode is certainly one of the most solid superstars within the squared circle. In fact, he was also great in NXT when he had that incredibly personal feud against Roderick Strong. Somehow, the main roster Bobby Roode has been a shadow of his former self.
One can speculate why that's the case. It could be because he's been booked as a babyface and Roode excels as a heel. Whatever the reason may be, it's far too soon to put the Money in the Bank contract on Bobby Roode.
In this current avatar, fans will not gravitate towards Roode as a potential Universal Champion. As much as I am rooting for the guy, I don't want him to become Mr. Money in the Bank yet.
#4 Sami Zayn shouldn't defeat Bobby Lashley
There's perhaps no superstar in the history of WWE who's lost as much momentum as Bobby Lashley has, since he made his debut. In TNA, he was known as 'Walking Armageddon', making short work of all his opponents. In WWE, he has had male wrestlers impersonate his sisters, in a storyline that's really gone nowhere. He needs a big win at Money in the Bank.
Sami Zayn can afford a loss, quite honestly. He's a talented performer and he will definitely rebound from this loss when all is said and done. Lashley isn't as skilled on the microphone and can ill afford a loss at this particular stage.
In my opinion, both men need to move on to new opponents after this feud. Lashley needs to come out of this match looking like a beast. The 'sisters' storyline should be forgotten following this encounter.
#3 Reigns vs. Mahal should not have an inconclusive finish
Roman Reigns vs. Jinder Mahal seems like a filler feud for the summer months. It seems like a half-hearted feud with the audience not seeming to care for either individual. Honestly, I want the clash at Money in the Bank to be the end of their half-baked program. I want the match to end with one of the men picking up a clean win.
By stretching this program out over a few more weeks, WWE stands a chance of having viewers lose interest in the contest. That's a situation the company probably does not want to find itself in.
#2 Braun Strowman shouldn't become Mr. Money in the Bank
Braun Strowman has seemed invincible heading into the Money in the Bank ladder match. In my opinion, it would be a mistake to have him win the contract, however. Yes, he would seem even more dangerous with the contract in his grasp.
Somehow, I just think that the contract can be better utilized by someone else instead of him. Strowman does not need a briefcase to appear as a top babyface. He can become a top contender for the Universal Championship even without it based on how strongly he's been booked.
In my opinion, Strowman is a definite future Universal Champion. I'd rather see Finn Balor or Kevin Owens or even The Miz capture the briefcase.
#1 Ronda Rousey should not be beaten clean
Bobby Lashley may be a lost cause, but another MMA superstar may yet be salvaged. Her name is Ronda Rousey and the world is curious to see what she can achieve within the squared circle. After all, she did have a great first outing at WrestleMania. Can she become RAW Women's Champion already?
In my opinion, even if she's kept away from the Championship, she shouldn't lose clean to Nia Jax. Rousey has a mystique that few others in WWE have. A loss to Jax will just ruin the same.
So, this is my assessment. Do you agree or disagree with it?
Please let me know in the comments below!
